crudely made zori with straw fastenings
the liver and gall bladder; one's inner being
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
zazen (seated Zen meditation, usu. in a cross-legged position)
to be wide-awake; to be wakeful; to be unable to sleep
rambling; sauntering; strolling
be careful about fire; watch out for fire
night owl; nighthawk; late bird; to stay up late; to keep late hours
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake
don't worry; no worries; never mind
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to rule; to govern; (arch.) to see; (arch.) to look; (arch.) to watch
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
to be or lie just outside of
intersection; crossing; crossroad; street corner; street
negotiations; discussions; connection
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
whispering into a person's ear
to be cured; to be healed; to cure; to heal; to rule
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
drink money; alcohol expenses; tip; gratuity
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
nightlife districts; drinking districts
road; path; way; set of practices; Buddhist teachings; Taoism; modern administrative region of Japan (Hokkaido)
in accordance with plans; just as planned
the flight formation of geese; lining up shoulder to shoulder like flying geese; leading out